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 "We Hate Exercise!" by Marti Ronemus

For those of us who aren't nuts about exercise, here are some races that would at least be worth attending, if not participating.
KRISPY KREME CHALLENGE: Sponsored by North Carolina State U, this involves a 2.5 run to a local KK, eating a dozen donuts and running (?) back to the starting line. There's nothing like a hot Krispy Kreme dripping in icing, but running 2.5 miles for it? Hmmm.

And then there's the RED DRESS RUN. The Hash House Harriers bill themselves as a "drinking club with a running problem" has an annual event to raise money for a local hospital. Runners, male and female, must wear a red frock. Indescribable. This happens in Sacramento.

If that doesn't tempt you, how about this one. KONA (HI) UNDERPANTS RUN. This somehow began as a protest against the wearing of Speedos, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense. But then, neither does the sight of hundreds of people running in their undies. It raises a lot of money for a local hospital, though.

For those of us who prefer our exercise a little more cerebral, how about this quiz? Our subject today is competitive auctions. Appropriate, no?

Question 1

  Your Hand
♠ A K 10 3 2
♥ Q J 10 8 3
♦ A 4
♣ 2 		 
Q: 1 - As South, what would you bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
1♠pass1 No-trumppass
2♥pass2♠pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 3♥: East's 2♠ rebid was a "false preference." He's got two Spades. If he had three, with a minimum hand he'd have supported to begin with. Your 2♥ bid asked him to take a preference. If he's holding two Spades and three Hearts, he' rather put you in a 5-2 fit than the dreaded 4-3. The rebid of a secondary suit promises five, and your 3♥ bid shows a 5-5 hand with more than a minimum. Perfect, no? Pard's job now is to put the contract in game with an eight card fit in either major, or drop it in the best suit at the three level. You get to pass the buck to him.

Your result so far:
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Question 2

  Your Hand
♠ 
♥ A 5 4 2
♦ 9 6 5 4 3
♣ A 10 3 2 		 
Q: 2 - As South, what would you bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
--1♠pass
1 No-trumppass2♥pass
?


 Your choice:
A: 4♥: This was a pathetic hand, hard to bid 1 No-trumps with the void, but when Pard rebid 2♥, the hand went from ridiculous to sublime. With two aces and a void, you've got to bid game. Sure Pard could be a little bit light, but bid your game when it's a close decision. There's no way to fathom the exact layout, and a well-placed queen (or a helpful lead from Them) can make your day.

Your result so far:
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Question 3

  Your Hand
♠ 7 6 5 4
♥ A K J 9 8
♦ A Q 4
♣ 3 		 
Q: 3 - As South, what would you bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
1♥1♠2♥2♠
?


 Your choice:
A: 3♦: Your Pard at most has one Spade. How do you know? From the bidding so far! Yes, he only has 6-9 pts., BUT! What if they are in Diamonds? Then you can easily make game with him ruffing your Spade losers. Even the ♦J would be helpful. By bidding 3♦, you are telling him you want him to go to game if he's got honors in that suit. Otherwise, he will just rebid the Hearts at the three level. How will he know you're not cue bidding controls for slam? You aren't pushing his next bid to the game level or above.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
♠ K Q J
♥ K J 8 6
♦ Q J 9
♣ K 9 2 		 
Q: 4 - As South, what would you bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
1 No-trump2♠3♥ *4♦
?

* Not a transfer. You're playing "systems off" today.

 Your choice:
A: Pass: Yes, you have a nice Heart fit with Pard, but you have zero ruffing value with this hand, and you can bet They are seriously distributional. Your cards are perfect to defend. Those People can only lose three tricks! They are going down big time. Pard will place the Penalty Double, and watch those points add up. Be careful not to gloat; it's very unattractive.

Your result so far:
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Question 5

  Your Hand
♠ Q 9 3
♥ K 2
♦ A K Q 2
♣ Q 7 6 3 		 
Q: 5 - As South, what would you bid?
SouthWestNorthEast
1 NTpass2♣pass
2♦pass2 NTpass
?


 Your choice:
A: Pass: Tough one. North's got 8-9 pts and is inviting us to go for a run. We have 16 pts, but no real shape. Plus, we aren't crazy about the Heart doubleton.

We're warmed up. Let's put on our red frocks and go for a run. Er, play a hand.


Your result so far:
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